Private Banker

Job Description

The Private Banker is responsible for the overall affluent (based on complexity / financial needs) client experience, ensuring collaboration of relevant entities to deliver the full spectrum of Northwest Bank products and services with respect to capabilities and solutions. The includes identification of other experts such as investments, mortgage, small business banking and personal trust services.Essential Functions

•     Initiate contacts for developing and closing new businessCollaborate across business lines including investments, mortgage, small business, trust, lending, and other Northwest products and services.
•     Cultivate and maintain relationships with numerous sources of new business including company officials, life underwriters, attorneys, accountants and social acquaintancesDiscuss the advantages of proper planning and obtaining background information on corporate or personal finances, family relationships and employee status
•     Develop a high community profileUtilize Northwest office network for referrals and prospects, subject to opt out of affiliate sharing
•     Communicate on the development of new business accountsMeet and/or exceed annual production guidelines
•     Complete financial profiles and accurately analyze customer needs and prepare proposalsRecommend products and services accordingly, taking into account all available alternatives
•     Perform presentations, meetings, and seminars with prospectsCross-sell Northwest products and services
•     Provide product and services training for Retail Office and Northwest Department personnel on a periodic basisEnsure Compliance with FINRA/SEC regulations and requirements (licensed representatives)
•     Monitor client accounts on an ongoing basisSchedule client meetings on a periodic basis
•     Review financial / investment markets dailyDevelop a high community profile
•     Minimize nonstandard fee schedulesAdditional Essential FunctionsEnsure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
•     Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiencyWork as part of a team
•     Work with on-site equipmentAdditional ResponsibilitiesAssist with setting personal goals and targets
•     Recommend improvements to sales and proceduresRecommend new marketing initiatives / potential new business opportunities
•     Recommend additions to product and services offeringsSafety and Health for Supervisors without Direct ReportsDiscourage any unsafe work habits by setting a good example for employees by following the required safe work practices as indicated by the safety and loss prevention program
•     Consistently and fairly enforce safe work practicesEnsure that each employee knows what to do in the event of an emergencyQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education  Bachelor's Degree    Finance / related degree preferred             Work Experience6 - 8 years    relevant experience      General Employee Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•     Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
•     Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information 
•     Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas  
• Additional Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the securities industry, investment and insurance products and services    Knowledge of private banking products and services, including credit processes and policies    Ability to effectively present investment strategies to clients and maintains a holistic approach to planning  Strong relationship management, sales and new business skills Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills    Ability to analyze financial data    Knowledge of mutual funds, stocks and bonds    Knowledge of investment markets, general economic fundamentals and available products and services    Knowledge of Custodian Accounts    Knowledge of Financial Planning    Knowledge in Investments, IRA’s and Estates  Knowledge of Fiduciary, ERISA and brokerage account types  Knowledge of Private Banking products    Licenses and CertificationsSeries 7    In relevant states    Upon Hire AndLife/Acc/Health    In relevant states    Upon Hire AndSeries 63    In relevant states    Upon Hire AndSeries 65    In relevant states    Upon Hire OrSeries 66    In relevant states    Upon Hire  

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